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Munster, Ireland

Clonakilty

Clonakilty is a small town in Munster, Ireland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,112 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population5,112
Local time12:29
51.62° N, 8.87° WElevation 53 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
Postal codeP85
The year in Clonakiltyweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 10°
Rain this month160mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Clonakilty at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month5°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthJanuary

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

84 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Clonakilty

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 55 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct16°12°12.7 mm
Tue27 Oct14°11°1.8 mm
Wed28 Oct15°12°0.6 mm
Thu29 Oct15°12°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°5.8 mm
Sat31 Oct14°10°
Sun1 Nov11°8°
Mon2 Nov12°7°
Tue3 Nov13°9°

When to go to Clonakilty

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score161618304153616054392416
High9°9°10°12°14°17°18°18°17°14°11°10°
Low5°5°5°7°9°11°13°13°11°10°7°6°
Rain (mm)16212512286939084101114160144160
Wet days201616141715181815191820
Sea10°9°9°10°12°14°16°16°16°14°12°10°

What's on in Clonakilty

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Clonakilty

All monuments

More museums: Cottage Museum · Michael Collins House Museum

Outdoors around Clonakilty

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Desert House Caravan & Camping ParkCamp sites
0.3 km
Bandon Golf ClubGolf courses
2.1 km
Sextons Caravan and Camping ParkCamp sites
2.7 km
Inchydoney Surf SchoolSurf spots
2.9 km
Dunmore Golf ClubGolf courses
3.6 km
Coast ViewViewpoints
3.7 km

Nature around Clonakilty

Nature in Ireland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ireland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Clonakilty

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Clonakilty

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Clonakilty

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Clonakilty from above

Postal code

P85

Getting to Clonakilty

Cork International AirportORK
36 km
Kerry AirportKIR
77 km
Shannon AirportSNN
120 km

Places near Clonakilty

Places with a climate like Clonakilty

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Clonakilty?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Clonakilty.
What is the hottest month in Clonakilty?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Clonakilty?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Clonakilty?
January is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Clonakilty?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.
What is the postal code of Clonakilty?
The postal code of Clonakilty is P85.